Spain plans to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Spain has three Patriot batteries, but one of them has been deployed on the border with Turkey and Syria since 2013, and the other two are based at a marine base in Valencia. It is one of the Valencian batteries used to train the Ukrainian and Spanish military to work with the Patriot.

The Spanish Ministry of Defense initially categorically refused to hand over Patriot batteries to Ukraine, explaining that they were critical to the country's defence capabilities and that the Spanish army lacked the personnel to service them.

However, Spain agreed to provide Ukraine with a batch of Patriot missiles.

The number of missiles to be transferred has not been disclosed, but it is likely to be limited, as Spain's total stockpile of Patriot missiles is about 50 units, and the missiles themselves are expensive.

Ukraine needs an urgent strengthening of air defence

Russian strikes on energy facilities in Ukraine once again showed the urgent need for effective air defence systems.

Considering these events, Germany has already promised to provide an additional Patriot system, and Ukraine is actively seeking other sources of supply for these critically essential complexes.

In addition to 7 Patriots, Ukraine is also negotiating the supply of 4 more batteries.

It is impossible to overestimate the need to strengthen the air defence of Ukraine immediately.

Russian attacks on energy infrastructure cause significant damage to civilian facilities and endanger lives.

Patriot systems can significantly improve Ukraine's defence capabilities and protect it from enemy airstrikes, missiles, and drone attacks.

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Trump's trade wars have affected almost the entire world

Speaking in the Rose Garden near the White House, the US president announced "very, very good news."

He criticized Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other countries for what he considered unfair tariff policies and tax regimes on American goods. He cited as an example that the United States charges only 2.4% duty on motorcycles, while India charges 70% and Vietnam charges 75%.

This is one of the most important days in American history. This is our declaration of economic independence. For countries that treat us badly, we will calculate the sum of their tariffs, non-monetary barriers, and other forms of fraud.

He also reiterated that at midnight on April 2-3, the US would impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars. He also announced the introduction of a universal or "minimum base tariff" on imports of 10%.

According to the decree, the US is imposing additional duties in the amount of:

• China — 34%

• European Union — 20%

• Vietnam — 46%

• Taiwan — 32%

• Japan — 24%

• South Korea — 25%

• Thailand — 36%

• Switzerland — 31%

• Indonesia — 32%

• Malaysia — 24%

• Cambodia — 49%

• Great Britain — 10%

• South Africa — 30%

• Brazil — 10%

• Bangladesh — 34%

• Singapore — 10%

• Israel — 17%

• Philippines — 17%

• Chile — 10%

• Pakistan — 29%

• Sri Lanka — 44%

Reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on April 9, 2025. And all countries will start paying the minimum base tariff on April 5.

Canada and Mexico are not yet subject to reciprocal tariffs.

For Ukraine, only a basic duty of 10% is being introduced.

Interestingly, some countries are missing from the list of new tariffs, including Belarus, North Korea, and Russia.

The NYT allegedly learned the reason for this decision. The American publication cites a White House representative who spoke on condition of anonymity.

A number of sanctioned countries are not affected by the reciprocal tariffs announced on Wednesday because "they already face extremely high tariffs."

Moreover, previously imposed American sanctions allegedly already "make any full-fledged trade with these countries impossible."

Under the maximum approach, average tariff rates in the US would increase to 2%, which would lead to a 4% reduction in US GDP and an increase in prices of almost 2.5% over two to three years.

The impact on trading partners in any scenario would be severe. China, the EU, and India could lead the list of countries that would be hit hard by the impact on exports to the United States, although their economies could survive. Canada and Southeast Asian countries are likely to experience a larger overall impact.

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